March 2017 AOS Filers

[Californiansunset 332]

9 minutes ago, emchappie said:

They aren't going to punish someone they don't even know, thats just silly..... and honestly I used to compare my timeline all the time to everyones, and it would frustrate me too, but bottom line is that no one knows how USCIS choose the order of what they process. Positivity and patience is key for this process. Your time will come

Of course I wasn't serious about the punishing part!! Haha 

yeah i know comparing is something I shouldn't do and I actually didn't bother about it until recently but it's also easy to say when you are well within the processing times and haven't been waiting for 113 days and have a job offer that might not be available anymore if I don't get that paper soon. You would think that in the 21st century USCIS would have a system that just pulls the oldest submitted application to get processed but they just seem to randomly seem to select people. 

 

I wish you all the best and I'm really hoping on seeing my approval this week as well.  😊

[emchappie 119]

5 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

Of course I wasn't serious about the punishing part!! Haha 

yeah i know comparing is something I shouldn't do and I actually didn't bother about it until recently but it's also easy to say when you are well within the processing times and haven't been waiting for 113 days and have a job offer that might not be available anymore if I don't get that paper soon. You would think that in the 21st century USCIS would have a system that just pulls the oldest submitted application to get processed but they just seem to randomly seem to select people. 

 

I wish you all the best and I'm really hoping on seeing my approval this week as well.  😊

if you have a job offer, why don't you use that and expidite your EAD?

Thank you for your wishes, and my thoughts are with you in hoping you get some positive news this week. 

[Californiansunset 332]

8 minutes ago, emchappie said:

if you have a job offer, why don't you use that and expidite your EAD?

Thank you for your wishes, and my thoughts are with you in hoping you get some positive news this week. 

I called USCIS about it last Friday and let them transfer me to an IO and she said that since I have no co-sponsor but my husband is my main sponsor who makes enough money for the both of us and signed those papers I will not get an expedite approved based on a job offer (she pretty much said there's no way for me to expedite). 

I've known this though because I had looked into it before and there's been threads from the Jan and Feb AOS Filers who had the same problem (people without co-sponsor got their expedite refused). 

[emchappie 119]

1 minute ago, Californiansunset said:

I called USCIS about it last Friday and let them transfer me to an IO and she said that since I have no co-sponsor but my husband is my main sponsor who makes enough money for the both of us and signed those papers I will not get an expedite approved based on a job offer (she pretty much said there's no way for me to expedite). 

I've known this though because I had looked into it before and there's been threads from the Jan and Feb AOS Filers who had the same problem (people without co-sponsor got their expedite refused). 

oh okay, yeah that makes sense. I'm sorry about that. Well hopefully you'll hear something soon

[Armmartz 8]

Hi everyone, after months of waiting, the status for EAD application finally changed! I thank everyone who's helped me through and comforted me when I was at my lowest. I know this is only just half of the battle but atleast I'm getting somewhere  I can finally work and keep myself busy and helpful altogether. 

 

To those who have not received their ead's or not have any positive developments as of yet, I know waiting can be discouraging and awfully frustrating. It's really difficult for me to say that you just cheer up and keep your head high because doing that has been very difficult for me. I was always on the verge of breaking down until my status change.   Just remember it will come, and when it comes it will be fulfilling and that moment will be priceless. Also, you can try to email your congressmen and senators to ask for assistance. You can also send service requests as often and as much as you can. That's what I did, I don't know if that's what brought me here, but it wont hurt to try

 

My timeline:

 

AOS/EAD/AP sent: 03/03/2017

Received (PD): 3/07/2017

NOA1: 3/14/2017

BIOS: 4/12/2017

EAD approval: 6/19/2017

 

Location: Dallas, TX

[sherifkay 3]

1 hour ago, Californiansunset said:

I called USCIS about it last Friday and let them transfer me to an IO and she said that since I have no co-sponsor but my husband is my main sponsor who makes enough money for the both of us and signed those papers I will not get an expedite approved based on a job offer (she pretty much said there's no way for me to expedite). 

I've known this though because I had looked into it before and there's been threads from the Jan and Feb AOS Filers who had the same problem (people without co-sponsor got their expedite refused). 

That is not true. My expedite request was accepted, and I have no co-sponsor. It all depends on your reason for expediting, and the call center representative that attends to you.

[lwlinda1208 7]

1 hour ago, Californiansunset said:

I called USCIS about it last Friday and let them transfer me to an IO and she said that since I have no co-sponsor but my husband is my main sponsor who makes enough money for the both of us and signed those papers I will not get an expedite approved based on a job offer (she pretty much said there's no way for me to expedite). 

I've known this though because I had looked into it before and there's been threads from the Jan and Feb AOS Filers who had the same problem (people without co-sponsor got their expedite refused). 

I agree with @sherifkay... My husband is my main sponsor and I don't have any co-sponsor, but 5 working days after my expedition request, my case was approved

 

Submit a request to expedite and use the reason "financial loss" (not financial hardship), ask the congressman/congresswoman or senator of your district for help, and see what happens. The worst they can do is to process your case in the normal timeline...

[Californiansunset 332]

42 minutes ago, sherifkay said:

That is not true. My expedite request was accepted, and I have no co-sponsor. It all depends on your reason for expediting, and the call center representative that attends to you.

Yeah someone in the February Forum said the same. For some reason some people still get approved. I even talked to a 2nd tier officer to ask about this and she comfirmed it. I wonder whether they make it then depend on how much your sponsor is making 🤔 I'll talk to the company tomorrow and see whether they can give me a letter and try to expedite it but I have the feeling that mine won't get approved since I always seem to be an exception. 😉

@lwlinda1208 Thanks for your guys' info. 

[Armmartz 8]

Hi guys! May I ask how long does it usually take from the status to change from "card is being produced" to "card is being mailed to me"? Also, how long does it usually take for USPS to deliver it to the applicant? 

[DorothyLa 107]

Day 104. Still no update. I hope i wont need to wait till mid july.

[Mr&MrsZene 8]

Praising The Lord we received our Approval notice for our EAD/AP!! Status shows cards have been mailed out since 6/16/17!!! Wait on the Lord l; be humble and of good courage...🙏🏾🙌🏾😍

[lwlinda1208 7]

42 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

Yeah someone in the February Forum said the same. For some reason some people still get approved. I even talked to a 2nd tier officer to ask about this and she comfirmed it. I wonder whether they make it then depend on how much your sponsor is making 🤔 I'll talk to the company tomorrow and see whether they can give me a letter and try to expedite it but I have the feeling that mine won't get approved since I always seem to be an exception. 😉

@lwlinda1208 Thanks for your guys' info. 

Best of luck!!

[lwlinda1208 7]

42 minutes ago, Armmartz said:

Hi guys! May I ask how long does it usually take from the status to change from "card is being produced" to "card is being mailed to me"? Also, how long does it usually take for USPS to deliver it to the applicant? 

Based on my stalking of everyone else's timeline and my experience, 2-3 workdays for status change, and 3-5 days for delivery

[Armmartz 8]

2 minutes ago, lwlinda1208 said:

Based on my stalking of everyone else's timeline and my experience, 2-3 workdays for status change, and 3-5 days for delivery

Hahaha I like the stalking part! Thank you! I hope it's the same for me  😝

[ceeeceekins 16]

I am very happy to say that the EAD/AP card is finally here in hand!!!! It has been a long journey but I'm so thankful to this site and thankful for all the positive people that have been motivating and encouraging from start to finish. It's amazing the progress that happened starting with the K1 and now EAD, in a time of a little over 1 year. Best of luck to everyone who is still waiting. Love wins. God Bless!

 

Timeline:

 

AOS/EAD/AP sent: 3/25/17

Received: 3/28/17

Biometrics: 4/28/17

EAD/AP approval: 6/10/2017

EAD mailed: 6/13/17

Combo card received: 6/19/17